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Ju-jitsu · Basic · b3

The stop hand and getting help

At home 5 min 2 players One room, yard or lane

Ready when: Bowing, listening and respect (b1) done.

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What you are learning

The first self-defence skill, with no contact: keeping a safe distance, standing firm with both hands up like a stop sign, saying "STOP" in a big voice, and knowing where to find a trusted adult. Most trouble is avoided by distance and a loud voice.

Words on this card Stop hands
Stop hands
Both hands held up in front, palms out, like a stop sign.

Set up

Open floor space.

Weather: any weather

The base setup for ju-jitsu

Show it first for the one teaching

  1. Stand firm, one foot a little in front of the other.
  2. Lift both hands in front of the chest, palms out, like a stop sign.
  3. Say "STOP!" loudly, looking at the person.

Your part while they practise

Walk slowly toward the child; stop at once when they say stop.

Step by step

  1. Stand firm, both hands up in front like a stop sign.
  2. Say "STOP" loudly.
  3. You walk toward the child; when you come too close they show the stop hands and say "STOP".
  4. Then a little faster.
  5. After each round, the child names a place to find help.

How much: 5 stops 5 min a session once a week

Say one thing Pick one line from "What you will see" for today and say only that.

The game: Stop and help

You walk toward the child from different directions; they stop you at the right distance, then name where they would find help.

Who plays: the child against you; you walk, they stop you.

How to play, turn by turn
Turns
  1. Mark a line 2 big steps in front of the child: the safe distance
  2. Walk toward the child from the front, then the side
  3. Before you reach the line, the child shows the stop hands and says "STOP"; you stop at once
  4. Then you name a place ("the playground", "the shop", "the park") and the child names a trusted adult or a safe place there. 5 rounds
Fair play
Walk very slowly for a younger child.
Points
1 point for a loud stop before the line; 1 point for firm stop hands; 1 point for naming a trusted adult or safe place.
Fouls
No points that round
  • A quiet voice
  • Stepping toward you
  • Touching or pushing
Winning
Beat your best from 5 rounds.
Stars
  1. 6 points for 1 star
  2. 10 points for 2 stars
  3. 15 points for 3 stars

Easier or harder

Easier

Walk very slowly.

Harder

Come from the side.

What you will see, and what to say

  • the voice is quiet Big voice, big stopLoud enough to be heard across a room.
  • the child steps toward you Stand firm, hands upStay where you are.

Self-check

5

5 stops in a row, loud and on time.

Stop and get a coach when

The child becomes upset; stop and talk calmly.

Fitness for this

Warm up first: how to warm up, at workonfitness.com. For strength and stretching, its exercise library shows each exercise step by step, with an easier version.

This card trains keeping distance, a clear voice, knowing where help is.

Basic is done when the instructor grades the child.

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